Voices from the Field

Le français suit l'anglais. NCCIH Webinar - Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in Indigenous Populations Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are an emerging health issue in Indigenous populations, particularly as they are an aging population and experience complex health conditions that place them at greater risk for this disease. This webinar is being held on World Alzheimer's Awaren...

Le français suit l'anglais. NCCIH Webinar - First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and Physical Activity during COVID-19 Physical activity is a fundamental aspect of good health and well-being. Increased awareness of and access to opportunities to engage in physical activity, recreation and sport support improved physical, mental and social outcomes at all ages. To address the health needs and con...

Le français suit l'anglais. Virtual Session 4 - Innovative public health messaging on COVID-19 and Indigenous Peoples This session, Innovative public health messaging on COVID-19 and Indigenous Peoples, brought together expert speakers who work in regional and national Indigenous organizations across Canada, including: - Regional Chief Marlene Poitras and Regional Chief Kevin Hart, Assembly of Fir...

Le français suit l'anglais. Virtual Session 3 - Data collection on COVID-19 cases in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis populations and communities This session, Data collection on COVID-19 cases in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis populations and communities, brought together expert speakers who work in data collection, ethics and sovereignty, including: - Dr. Jonathan Dewar and Maria Santos, First N...

Le français suit l'anglais. Virtual Session 2 - Socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 on the health and well-being of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis populations This session, Socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 on the health and well-being of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis populations, brought together expert speakers working in a diversity of public health fields across Canada, including: - Dr. Chr...

Le français suit l'anglais. NCCIH Webinar At the Interface Presentation with Dr. Kim van der Woerd and Sofia Vitalis In this audio recording of the NCCIH Webinar “At the interface: Indigenous health practitioners and evidence based practice” (held March 18, 2020), Dr. Kim van der Woerd and Sofia Vitalis will summarize key research and policy findings of the NCCIH’s publication, At the interface: I...

Le français suit l'anglais. NCCIH Webinar Taking Action for Justice Q&A with Candice Shaw, Christian Pascal Boucher and Elder Roberta Oshkawbewisens In this audio recording of the NCCIH Webinar “Taking Action for Justice: Steps to Addressing Systemic Violence toward Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender-Diverse People Amidst a Delayed National Action Plan” (held July 7, 2020), C...

Le français suit l'anglais. NCCIH Webinar Taking Action for Justice Presentation with Candice Shaw, Christian Pascal Boucher and Elder Roberta Oshkawbewisens In this audio recording of the NCCIH Webinar “Taking Action for Justice: Steps to Addressing Systemic Violence toward Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender-Diverse People Amidst a Delayed National Action Plan” (held July 7,...

Le français suit l'anglais. NCCIH Webinar Taking Action for Justice Introduction In this audio recording of the NCCIH Webinar “Taking Action for Justice: Steps to Addressing Systemic Violence toward Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender-Diverse People Amidst a Delayed National Action Plan” (held July 7th, 2020), Donna Atkinson, (Manager, NCCIH), introduces attendees to the NCCIH...

Le français suit l'anglais. NCCIH Webinar Traditional Indigenous Medicine Q&A with Dr. Nicole Redvers In this audio recording of the NCCIH Webinar “Traditional Indigenous Medicine in North America: A Review” (held June 26th, 2020), Dr. Nicole Redvers and Dr. Margo Greenwood discuss questions submitted by the webinar attendees. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_CGttVYBX6o For additional informati...

Le français suit l'anglais. NCCIH Webinar Traditional Indigenous Medicine Presentation with Dr. Nicole Redvers In this audio recording of the NCCIH Webinar “Traditional Indigenous Medicine in North America: A Review” (held June 26th, 2020), Dr. Nicole Redvers examines the current issues surrounding research on or with traditional medicine and potential ways forward. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu...

Le français suit l'anglais. NCCIH Webinar Traditional Indigenous Medicine Introduction In this audio recording of the NCCIH Webinar “Traditional Indigenous Medicine in North America: A Review” (held June 26th, 2020), Dr. Margo Greenwood, (Academic Lead, NCCIH), introduces attendees to the NCCIH, NCCPH, and to the webinar presenter Dr. Nicole Redvers. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HRBOZFYd-0s...

Le français suit l'anglais. Voices from the Field - 16 - Supporting grief, mourning and mental health during COVID-19 In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Ansloos discusses everyday foundations of Indigenous peoples’ mental health, well-being and healing, both broadly as well as specific to the current pandemic. With public health restrictions in place on travel and large social gatherings, collective gri...

Le français suit l'anglais. Voices from the Field 15 - Homelessness and mental health among Indigenous Peoples This episode provides an overview of a multi-year, community-based research study examining homelessness among Indigenous Peoples, conducted in Winnipeg, MB, funded by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The study was co-led by Dr. Jino Distasio (University of Winnipeg) and community...

Le français suit l'anglais. Voices from the Field - Episode 14 - Doris Young on respecting our kiteyak during COVID-19 This episode is focused on Doris Young’s April 30, 2020 op-ed in the Winnipeg Free Press, We must remember our responsibility to our elders. A member of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN), located in northern Manitoba, Ms. Young is a strong advocate and voice for her fellow communit...

Le français suit l'anglais. Voices from the Field - Episode 13 - Inuit risk and response to COVID-19 In this episode, Aluki Kotierk, the President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI), speaks to the ongoing inequities that put Inuit at greater risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also speaks to the challenges that some Inuit communities and households face when trying to follow public health...

Le français suit l'anglais. Voices from the Field - Episode 12 - Adapting to COVID-19: Reflections on staying connected to traditions and ceremonies during a pandemic In this episode, Dr. James Makokis, proud Cree and member of the Saddle Lake First Nation, shares ideas about how Indigenous people can stay connected to their Elders and traditions while respecting public health guidelines on social...

Le français suit l'anglais. Voices from the Field - Episode 11 - Supporting Indigenous Midwifery during COVID-19 On April 3, 2020, the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives (NACM) and the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) issued the following statement: Midwives as Essential Primary Care Providers in the Context of COVID-19. This episode of Voices from the Field is based on a conversation w...

Le français suit l'anglais. NCCIH Webinar - Management of COVID-19 and the Appropriate Use of Personal Protective Equipment with Dr. Tom Wong In this audio recording of the NCCIH Webinar “Management of COVID-19 and the Appropriate Use of Personal Protective Equipment” (held April 28th, 2020), Dr. Tom Wong provided an overview on the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during COV...

Le français suit l'anglais. NCCIH Webinar - Management of COVID-19 and the Appropriate Use of Personal Protective Equipment Introduction In this audio recording of the NCCIH Webinar “Management of COVID-19 and the Appropriate Use of Personal Protective Equipment Introduction” (held April 28th, 2020), Dr. Margo Greenwood (Academic Lead, NCCIH), introduces attendees to the NCCIH, NCCID, and to the w...

Le français suit l'anglais. NCCIH Webinar - Management of COVID-19 and the Appropriate Use of Personal Protective Equipment with Dr. Yoav Keynan In this audio recording of the NCCIH Webinar “Management of COVID-19 and the Appropriate Use of Personal Protective Equipment” (held April 28th, 2020), Dr. Yoav Keynan provides an update on the global situation and management of COVID-19 Watch on YouTube:...

Le français suit l'anglais. Voices from the Field - Episode 10 - Supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples’ Mental Health and Well-being during COVID-19 This episode of Voices from the Field is based on a conversation of the COVID-19 pandemic with clinical psychologist Dr. Chris Mushquash. His discussion focusses on some of the mental health stresses that may affect First Nations, Inuit an...

Le français suit l'anglais. Voices from the Field - Episode 09 - “Uncovering the Forced and/or Coerced Sterilization of Indigenous Women” This ninth in a series of Voices from the Field podcasts is based on a keynote address, “Uncovering the Forced and/or Coerced Sterilization of Indigenous Women,” delivered by Senator Yvonne Boyer and Dr. Judith Bartlett on January 28, 2020. It was recorded at th...

Le français suit l'anglais. NCCIH Webinar At the Interface Q&A with Dr. Bernice Downey, Dr. Kim van der Woerd and Sofia Vitalis In this audio recording of the NCCIH Webinar “At the interface: Indigenous health practitioners and evidence based practice” (held March 18, 2020), Dr. Bernice Downey, Dr. Kim van der Woerd, and Sofia Vitalis discuss questions submitted by the webinar attendees. Watch on...

Le français suit l'anglais. NCCIH Webinar At the Interface Introduction In this audio recording of the NCCIH Webinar “At the interface: Indigenous health practitioners and evidence based practice” (held March 18, 2020), Roberta Stout, (Research Associate, NCCIH), introduces attendees to the NCCIH, NCCPH, and to the webinar presenters Dr. Bernice Downey, Dr. Kim van der Woerd, and Sofia Vitalis Wat...